Members of Namami Gange perform aarti of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, after BJPs victory in four states including Uttar Pradesh, at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, Friday, March 11, 2022. Photo: PTI The highly awaited Uttar Pradesh assembly elections resulted in a decisive mandate in […]
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Mitotic spindle formation in the absence of Polo kinase
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Significance Mitosis is an essential process in all eukaryotes, but paradoxically, genes required for mitosis vary among species. The essentiality of many mitotic genes was bypassed by activating alternative mechanisms during evolution. However, bypass events have rarely been recapitulated experimentally. Here, using the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe , the […]
Evening chronotype as a bipolar feature among patients with major depressive disorder: the results of a pilot factor analysis
This article was originally published here Braz J Psychiatry. 2022 Jan-Feb;44(1):35-40. doi: 10.1590/1516-4446-2021-1747. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: The bipolar spectrum concept has resulted in a paradigm shift that has affected both the diagnosis and therapy of mood disorders, with bipolarity becoming an indicator of treatment resistance in depression. Evening circadian preference […]
SP’s bid for bipolar fight with BJP and how BSP could jinx the best-laid plans in UP
Uttar Pradesh could see a bipolar contest between the BJP and its chief rival SP. As the campaign to win the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh enters its final stretch, the key question every election enthusiast after five phases of polling seems to be asking is which party is […]
Bipolar disorder is complicated. So is how we talk about Ye.
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Ye’s struggle with his mental health is a familiar battle for many. “‘Crazy’ is a word that’s not gonna be used loosely in the future. Understand that this is actually a condition that people can end up in, be born into, driven into and go in and out.” It’s […]
15 of the Most Eye-Opening Documentaries About Mental Health
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We applaud Hollywood for stepping up their game with films that explore the complexities of mental health —whether it’s an indie flick about dysfunctional families or a coming-of-age romance about a teen with schizophrenia. Although these titles spark important conversations, there’s still a stigma surrounding mental illness…and this needs […]
Depression/Anxiety: Dimensional Treatment Decisions
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Treatment decisions lie on a continuum—befitting a dimensional approach to diagnosis. CLINICAL REFLECTIONS (This is the second of a 2-part series. The first article discussed how categorization bias favors the DSM, and how to avoid the consequent narrowing of treatment options.—Ed.) In part 1 of this series, I discussed […]
Why Use the DSM When It Is Inaccurate? Cognitive Biases and Solutions
CLINICAL REFLECTIONS (This is the first of a 2-part series. The next article will discuss the spectrum nature of treatment decisions and how this can improve the process of shared decision-making with patients—Ed.) Bipolar disorder (BD) is a categorical diagnosis according to the DSM— yes or no ; present […]
Soap Hub Wellness Wednesday: GH’s Risa Dorken Talks Mental Health
As a nurse at General Hospital, Amy Driscoll knows all about health. Now, Amy’s portrayer, GH actress Risa Dorken, is talking to Soap Hub for this week’s installment of Wellness Wednesday. Risa Dorken – Mental Health Advocate A year ago in March, Risa Dorken, whose GH character Amy Driscoll […]
Default-mode and fronto-parietal network connectivity during rest distinguishes asymptomatic patients with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
Abstract Bipolar disorder (BD) is commonly misdiagnosed as major depressive disorder (MDD). This is understandable, as depression often precedes mania and is otherwise indistinguishable in both. It is therefore imperative to identify neural mechanisms that can differentiate the two disorders. Interrogating resting brain neural activity may reveal core distinguishing […]